Justin Herbert returns to practice, shows early promise in McDaniel's offense

Justin Herbert made a noteworthy return to practice with the Chargers this week, demonstrating the effectiveness of new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's system. In a 7-on-7 drill, Herbert completed all five passes, showcasing the timing and structure of the offense. The Chargers are optimistic about Herbert's readiness for training camp after his recovery from finger surgery. Coach McDaniel mentioned adjusting the workload for Herbert to optimize his performance. The return of tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt from injuries further solidifies the offensive line as they enter mandatory minicamp in mid-June.

• 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Herbert’s early return may have just transformed Mike McDaniel’s playbook